Most cats do not approach humans recklessly. The possibility of concealed weapons, clods or sticks, tend to make them reserved. Homeless cats in particular-with some justification, unfortunately-consider humans their natural enemies. Much ceremony must be observed, and a number of diplomatic feelers put out, before establishing a state of truce.

She has given you something of value: the truth in her heart.

For the deeds of a man, not the words of a prophecy, are what shape his destiny.

The only thing a cat worries about is what's happening right now. As we tell the kittens, you can only wash one paw at a time.

Neither refuse to give help when it is needed,... nor refuse to accept it when it is offered.

Child, child, do you not see? For each of us comes a time when we must be more than what we are.

I intend to follow the path of virtue. It will not be overcrowded.